A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7188338 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 59762776 epoch_slot_no: 405976 block_no: 7188161 slot_leader_id: 5335424 size: 65964 time: 2022-04-30 14:31:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04659f6263e5f04ed4e5b342fc3eed406b4923d1dd043379d7a1179f14d81c4aBlock Operator
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